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GRE Snacks

Taking or considering the GRE Exam or graduate school? You’ll love our short, approachable, and insightful episodes about the GRE Exam and graduate school admissions. This podcast is hosted by Tyler York, co-founder and CEO of Achievable, a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam. You can try it for free at https://achievable.me/ , and the course is only $199 to purchase.

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33:17

The problem with typical MBA admissions essay advice

GRE Snacks ·

2024/01/24

Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. She has beef with the typical MBA admissions essay advice that you see online. In this episode, Candy shares why she dislikes a lot of standard MBA admissions essay advice, and then gives her advice for a great MBA admissions essay. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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29:19

The inside story on being waitlisted or denied, and...

GRE Snacks ·

2024/01/17

Getting waitlisted or deferred can feel like the end of your application chances, but it isn't! Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares an insider account of what is really going on behind the scenes when you get waitlisted, why you still have a good shot of being admitted, and how to

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34:44

Graduate school admissions tips for all types of...

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2024/01/10

Regardless of whether you're applying to an MBA program, masters, or PhD - we have you covered. Stephen Friedfeld is the COO and co-founder of AcceptU, which he founded after being Associate Dean of Admissions at Cornell. In this episode, Stephen shares specific graduate school application tips for each type of program: masters, MBAs, PhDs, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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28:50

7 things to consider when hiring an independent...

GRE Snacks ·

2024/01/06

Independent admissions consultants all have great websites, positive reviews, and a story about how they got a kid into Stanford. How can you determine which ones are actually good? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective graduate students get into the programs of their dreams. In this episode, Jayson shares his advice for shopping for independent admissions consultants and his list of 7 things to

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30:08

GRE Verbal: How to diagnose Reading Comprehension...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/12/27

With Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE Verbal, the hardest part is figuring out what the question is actually looking for. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his tips for diagnosing Reading Comprehension questions and further advice for answering each type. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

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47:37

Walkthrough of five new GRE Verbal Sentence...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/12/20

If you want the quintessential GRE Verbal question, Sentence Equivalence questions might take the cake. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this podcast, Clay walks you through five new Sentence Equivalence problems to help you practice this tricky question type. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - get a free trial at https://achievable.me

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30:17

The Simplify Strategy for solving GRE Quantitative...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/12/13

Quantitative Comparison questions are one of the most difficult question types on the GRE Quant. In this episode, Yuri Gottesman, partner at TestCrackers with thousands of students tutored, shares their excellent Simplify Strategy for solving this tricky problem type, and then uses it to walk listeners through four GRE Quant practice questions. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me TestCrackers is a renowned GRE & GMAT prep firm based in San

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31:37

Deep dive on Argument questions on the GRE Verbal...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/12/09

The Argument questions in the GRE Verbal are some of the most difficult in the exam. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, takes us on a deep dive through Argument questions in the GRE Verbal Reasoning section to help you improve your score. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

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11:51

How meditation can improve your GRE score

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2023/11/29

We know meditation is good for mindfulness, but it can also improve your GRE score? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares the scientific studies behind how meditation can improve your GRE score, his personal experience with meditation, and how to incorporate a meditation practice into your GRE prep. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam -

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42:51

How to make your graduate school program work for...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/11/22

Graduate school can be a major expense, but you can counter that with some smart strategies. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accepted Consulting, which is focused on guiding first generation college students through college and graduate school. In this episode, Kaelyn gives us her playbook for getting the most out of your graduate school program, including scholarships, career progression, maintaining a healthy schedule, and having good work-school-life balance. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered

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18:52

How should I best utilize my time, effort, and energy...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/11/15

There's so much you can do when applying to MBA programs - but what to focus on? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his point of view on how to build your MBA application schedule and allocate your time most effectively. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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32:26

How to train yourself to solve GRE Reading...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/11/08

Reading Comprehension problems are one of the most challenging GRE Verbal question types. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through how to conquer GRE Reading Comprehension problems, including tricks and tactics for quickly solving tough ones. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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17:46

What you can do to write MBA admissions essays that...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/11/01

MBA admissions officers read a lot of essays, so how can you write one that actually makes a difference? Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit shares his tips for writing great MBA admissions essays and how to get your target school excited about bringing you into their class. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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14:23

Test waivers - will they help you or hurt you when...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/10/25

MBA programs are offering test waivers for some circumstances, but should you take them up on it? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary explains what test waivers are, when and how they come up in MBA admissions, and whether or not it's a good idea for you to use them. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for

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37:43

Deep dive - How an MBA admissions committee actually...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/10/18

Want an insider look into how an MBA admissions committee chooses who to admit? Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode, Petia unmasks the opaque MBA admissions process by sharing how MBA admissions committees actually work, including their process, what they look for in a candidate, and how they choose admittees. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam

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24:58

New GRE vs. GMAT Focus - how the tests compare

GRE Snacks ·

2023/10/11

With the new shorter GRE and the GMAT Focus, which test should you take? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares why he thinks why both new tests were created, how the content changed for each one (or didn't), and which test you should take depending on your strengths and weaknesses. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit

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21:26

Setting yourself up for success when building an MBA...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/10/04

Want to get into a great MBA program? First, you need to build the right list. Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his advice for building an MBA program list, including what types of jobs different MBA programs feed into, what cities do you want to work in after school, and other considerations that you probably didn't think about. Achievable is a modern test

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15:09

How to use analytics to determine whether an MBA is...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/09/28

Before applying to an MBA program, you should do the math to see if it's actually realistic for you to get your target school. Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit explains how you can use analytics on salaries and more to help make your MBA decision, and determine which MBA program would be a good fit for you. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas

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30:01

Applying to MBA programs: Timeline and step-by-step...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/09/26

Want a walkthrough of the whole MBA admissions process? You're in luck! Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. Her mission is to take the mystery and misery out of the MBA application process. In this episode, Candy gives you a complete walkthrough of the MBA application process and how to set up your schedule to maximize your chances for success. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak

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24:09

Deciphering a tricky word problem on the GRE Quant...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/09/21

Word problems on the GRE Quant can trick you, but we're here to help. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through a GRE problem set that we've hosted at https://bit.ly/GRESnacks_Priya1 - follow along and learn what to look out for with GRE Quant word problems and how to avoid mistakes when solving them correctly. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target

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